The madness of online games has no limits. There are multiple ways to play games online. But the first question you will ask yourself is which online game you will play. Today, in this article, we are going to talk about the 10 most popular online games in 2021.

If we turn around in time, we discover that the most popular way to play games is with game consoles such as Nintendo game consoles, PlayStations, Xboxes and PC, which we used to play at home. But a recent study reveals that online gaming is the next big thing  and the future of the gaming industry  . However, there are still a number of users playing games on the console.

The recent increase in online games is also due to the fact that in the past two years there has been a significant increase in the number of mobile device users. We know that a large number of online games are available on different platforms including Android, iOS, Windows Phone OS, Symbian, and game consoles.

The market share is as follows – Android 47.51%, iOS 41.97%, Symbian 3.31%, Windows Phone OS 2.57%. The best part of online games is that there are a large number of players available to play against each other. The best thing that happened to online games is that they are mostly available for free.

If you really want to find the most attractive and popular online games, then this post is just for you. In this post, we have listed  the top 10 most popular online games of 2021  based on the total number of players and the popularity of players around the world.

Top 10 most popular online games in 2021

1 PUBG

PUBG needs no introduction in this list. PUBG is the game  with the most active players. The highlight of this game is its realistic graphics and outstanding gameplay. PUBG is one of the best and most played online games in the world. He came into the limelight with his royal style of battle which became insanely popular among taxpayers.

The theme of the game revolves around different modes in which players go to one or the team level. While on the other side, the battle royale mode consists of hundreds of players who will fight against each other to finally get the chicken dinner. It’s kind of a final match. Players have to beat other players in the battle royale to win it.

At the end of each match, players get rewards based on in-game performance which helps them unlock chests containing valuable items such as weapon customization, player outfits, and much more.

Battle Royale mode can be played solo, duo, and with a group of four people. The game is available on multiple platforms listed below.

• Built by: PUBG Corporation
• Available on: XBOX, PC, Android, IOS  ,  PlayStation, Microsoft Windows
• Number of players: 1.07 billion

2 fortnite

Fortnite is another popular survival and battle royale game developed by Epic Games in 2017. There are four main game modes available in Fortnite. So it is like something for everyone. The four modes include Battle Royale, Party Royale, Creative, and Save the World.

Fortnite Battle Royale works in the same way as oyer battle royale games where players compete against each other to survive to the end. The total number of players that participate in the battle royale mode is 100. Players can play alone or a group of players may consist of a maximum of 4 players.

The highlight of this game is not about fighting, guns or its battle royale mode in Fortnite, you can do much more like building walls, stairs and other forms of support with different items to be on top of the game. This is something you won’t get in any battle royale game, it’s a unique concept only available in Fortnite.

• Built by: Epic Games
• Available on: XBOX, PC, Android, IOS  ,  PlayStation, Microsoft Windows  and  Nintendo
• Number of players: 350 million

3 Call of Duty

Call of Duty is my personal favorite game. Whenever I’m in the mood to play a Battle Royale game, I always go with  Call of Duty  . The theme of the game is about wars. It is one of the best shooting games available around the world. The game has released several titles, but the most famous are:-

• call of duty modern warfare 2
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
• Call of Duty: War Zone
• Call of Duty WW2

The choices are yours, which one to go with, I’ve already arranged them above. The best part is that you can play this game anywhere and anytime with anyone around the world. It is a multiplayer game which means you can play with a group of friends as well. Recommended as one of the best online games in 2021.

• Designed by: Game Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision
• Available on: XBOX, PC, Android, IOS  ,  PlayStation, Microsoft Windows  and  Nintendo
• Number of players in Call of Duty Warzone: 80 million

4 League of Legends

League of Legends is an online multiplayer game developed and published by Riot Games. The game is instigated by Defense of the Ancients, a custom map available in Warcraft III. The motive behind creating League of Legends is to develop a standalone game of the same genre. The game is free for everyone but customization and other developments require money. The Freemium model has been used in every popular game around the world.

The theme of the game is that two teams of five players will face one team and each team will conquer and defend their side of the map. Each player in the game represents a character known as a “hero”, with different traits and different playing styles.

The simplest thing you can do to win the match is to collect experience points and buy items that make the team more powerful and eventually be able to defeat the opposing team. Players fight each other in the game, which lasts from 20 to 50 minutes on average.

• Built by: Riot Games
• Available on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android  ,  macOS and Microsoft Windows
• Number  of players  : 111 million

5 Apex Legends

Apex Legends is also a battle royale game available for free. The game is developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. The platforms on which it was available were Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Reports revealed that it will be available for Android and iOS by 2022. The game supports cross-platform play.

The theme of the game revolves around an island where 20 teams of three or 30 people will search for weapons and supplies to assemble themselves in an attempt to defeat other players in the game. The island will continue to shrink as the game progresses, it means either death or death. The team that survives to the last time wins the round.

Apex Legends crossed over 25 million players in its first week and 50 million within its first month of release. By October 2019, it has gained a huge user base of 70 million users.

It has been recognized as a reliable competitor to the game Fortnite Battle Royale. This game has been rated as the best superhero themed video game of 2020.

• Created by: Respawn Entertainment
• Available on: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, XBOX  and  Nintendo
• Number of players: 70 million

6  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the multiplayer shooting games available. The game is developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. Global Offensive is the fourth installment in the Counter-Strike series. Global Offensive was available on various platforms including Windows, macOS, Xbox 360, PlayStation, and Linux.

The theme of the game revolves around the objectives in which the two teams divided into terrorists and counter-terrorists compete. One of the most common situation in the game that involves terrorists locating a bomb during counter terrorist action is to prevent them from succeeding in their plans. Another method includes countering the terrorists who are trying to protect the hostages who have been captured by the terrorists.

Right after the end of each round, players are compensated with rewards that depend entirely on their performance in the game, so the better the performance, the better the rewards.

The total game mode available in the game is eight. There is also a battle royale mode, known as “Danger Zone”, which is something to explore in the game.

• Built by: Valve Corporation
• Available on: XBOX 360, Mac, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation  3  ,  and Linux
• Number of players: 46 million

7 Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is a multiplayer role-playing game. The game is developed and published by Square Enix. The game has been released worldwide since its inception on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3.

FF14 is the second installment of the definitive fantasy series. It was released after Final Fantasy XI (FF11). This role-playing game includes gameplay such as organizing your house and talking with friends. Part of the game is available with a free trial option.

• Built by: Square Enix
• Available on: XBOX 360, Mac, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation  3  ,  and Linux
• Number of players: 20 million

8 minecraft

Minecraft is a video game developed by Mojang. Minecraft is known   as the best-selling video game of all time. It has an active user base of 126 million users in 2020.

It is a 3D sandbox game that has no goals and objectives to achieve. This means that users can do whatever they want. Thus allowing users to have full power in the game. The game can be played from first person perspective (FPP) and third person perspective (TPP).

Minecraft has been the   best game of its kind. The game has already won many awards and has been praised as one of the greatest video games of all time.

The game has five different game modes including Survival, Creative, Hardcore, Adventure, and Spectator.

• Built by: Mojang
• Available on: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Playstation, Nintendo, IOS, Xbox One
• Number of players: 600 million

9 Hearthstone

Hearthstone is a collectible card game that is freely available to users. The game is developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Hearthstone models are based on the current traditions of the Warcraft series by using the same items, characters, and effects.

The game was available on various platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It can be played on multiple platforms. The game allows to play against each other no matter that the players are from different region or different platforms.

The game is a card-based game played between two opponents, using combinations of 30 cards with a chosen hero possessing a unique power. The goal is to defeat the opponent’s hero.

• Built by: Blizzard Entertainment
• Available on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android  ,  macOS and Microsoft Windows
• Number of players: 100 million

10 دوتا 2

Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game. The game is developed and published by Valve. Dota 2 is played between two teams of five players. The motive is to defend their camp on the map.

Each player takes on the role of a compelling character known as the “Hero”. Each hero has his own abilities and playing styles. During the match, players have to collect experience points as much as possible which ultimately helps to defeat the opposing team champions in close combat.

Dota 2 is known  for its  outstanding gameplay while many have rated the game as one of the greatest video games ever. The game has also been one of the most played games on Steam since its launch.

• Built by: Valve Corporation
• Available on: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
• Number of players: 13 million